CVE-2017-8305 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the custom strlcpy implementation of the UDFclient library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-8305?
CVE-2017-8305 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The UDFclient (before 0.8.8) custom strlcpy implementation has a buffer overflow. UDFclient's strlcpy is used only on systems with a C library (e.g., glibc) that lacks its own strlcpy.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8305?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 13thmonkey Udfclient.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8305?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-8305 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8305 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-8305, GHSA-3mfp-fr64-rrjw.